House for sale in Mugello Florence - 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms

Restored Tuscan farmhouse

Panoramic  location

Outbuildings to restore

Chestnut and oak woods

40 minutes  from Florence centre

A   restored Tuscan farmhouse in the Mugello near Florence.

This property, which once formed part of the estate belonging to the Castello di San Leolino which has a colourful history dating back to the 12^th century, consists of a substantial stone built farmhouse with several outbuildings, set in nearly 6 hectares (15 acres) of upland pasture and chestnut and oak woods in the hilly area known as the Mugello to the east of Florence.

The main house has a characteristic arched entrance wide enough for a coach or, more prosaically, a farm cart to be driven in. The original random paving slabs are visible in this area. To the left is  a large and simply fitted kitchen, next to which is room which can either serve as a bedroom (with adjoining bathroom) or as a dining room.  which leads through to a reception room and on to a very large (11.m. x 4,5m.) sitting room with a monumental open fireplace. Doors from this room lead directly on to a large outdoor loggia. Also at ground level there is a  storeroom and a capacious outdoor wood burning bread oven.

On the first floor there are 3 double bedrooms which share a bathroom. A large room above the downstairs sitting room has an independent entrance on the uphill side of the house, and has been organised  as a separate living area with kitchen corner and fireplace. Next to it is a 4^th double bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk in wardrobe. This independent apartment is connected to the rest of the first floor by a door which can be locked or opened according to requirements.

Running over the whole house is an attic or loft which is high enough in its central parts for substantial additional living space to be obtained. In its present condition it offers substantial storage space.

Grounds and other features

3 stone built outbuildings offer considerable scope for creating extra living accommodation on this property . Mains electricity is connected and water supply is from natural springs.  There is an 8m. x 4m. swimming pool close to the main house. The small town of Londa offers shops, restaurants and other amenities, and is 10 minutes drive from the property. Florence and Pisa airports offer daily flights to international destinations.